NurseSuzann

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  1. CNA issue

    NurseSuzann replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had this before from CNAs who are nursing students. Sometimes it is because they dont realize that even though you as the nurse have done everything that can be done and the benefits and risks...

  2. RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

    NurseSuzann replied to msrosebud28's topic in Nursing Career

    You would be hard pressed to find a job as an RDH in some areas. I have a family member who is one and it took her a few years post grad to find a job. Also I know an RDH who has been an RDH all her...

  3. First job in LTC

    NurseSuzann replied to Short-Stuff 23's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck in your first job, if its hard at first you will start to get used to it, but it will be a hurdle, all nursing is I think. "I wanted to care for them like I wanted my grandparents to be...

  4. Midnight shift

    NurseSuzann posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just offered a midnight shift rotation in LTC. Been a float for awhile now, but this would be a steady rotation. I've worked a couple of midnights here and there but never a complete steady...

  5. Midnight shift

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all the input ladies and gentlemen. I think I will take it. Although the particular days of the week the nights are on are not ideal, I am a night person. I've worked many days and I feel...

  6. Help!!! I'm about to PANIC about possible new LTC job..

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope you will enjoy LTC, is it going to be a huge change from what you already worked

  7. how many nurses....

    NurseSuzann replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dont worry if you dont get your med pass done on time. I know first-hand its hard when you have CNAs, residents, families, etc. crowding you but getting flustered will make you take more time, I know...

  8. annoying family members

    NurseSuzann replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel you even though I've only been working for a little while EVERYTHING is an issue for the nurse....including every aspect of everyone else's job, its always your fault, even if a cushion is...

  9. Choking in LTC

    NurseSuzann posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This may seem like a stupid question. I know exactly what to do for someone who is not DNR when they are choking, but has anyone ever had a resident choke who was DNR and was not able to get them to...

  10. Do you think we are over regulated?

    NurseSuzann replied to StNeotser's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I agree, I am so worried about doing paperwork since theres so much and I'm very new to to all of it....and sometimes I will think well the patient is more important only to get some emails or...

  11. reorientation in dementia

    NurseSuzann replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I go with the flow unless it is harmful or scary what the resident is thinking. I go with the flow and try to direct their thoughts somewhere else, don't tell them outright they're wrong. I love doing...

  12. Patient refusing meds, combative

    NurseSuzann replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do whatever I can to get the medications into them. I try to use every trick in the book I know that I have seen re-approach etc, try to find out what is ticking them off....bad nurse good nurse....

  13. Choking in LTC

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you everyone for answering my question, although I felt a little silly asking it, since I have already asked some people at work and have them look at me like I was an idiot for asking such a...

  14. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had excellent staff yesterday and it was a bit better of a day. However I still am afraid and almost crying everyday I get called for a shift when I think I am going to get a day off, but I have no...

  15. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    NurseSuzann posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new graduate working in LTC, so far it has been okay. Honestly a lot of times I think I find more work because I am a new grad and I try to do things by the book that we don't have time for....

  16. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for more advice. I am the only nurse on the floor, so unfortunately that is the way it is. I guess I'll just keep pushing on and trying to deal with each person effectively. I don't like people...

  17. What is a typical night shift like in LTC

    NurseSuzann replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not too sure if its different where you are. Here is my experience of nights. I haven't done too many but I've done a few. : Lots of changes, lots of comforting, you get to know the staff you're...

  18. when CNA's don't get along

    NurseSuzann replied to cecilsgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I want to hear more suggestions from the CNAs I am happy to hear from them on this subject. Sometimes its hard to know what to do, so I hope more of them can post here on this, as it can be an ongoing...

  19. New Grad LTC Seeking Advice

    NurseSuzann replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't have it nearly as bad as it sounds, but I understand your pain, I don't have 46. I hope it will get better for you, its hard when you can't set a routine for yourself, but also a routine isn't...

  20. So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

    NurseSuzann replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hang in there, I'm trying too, and I feel like I'm being a huge pain but I'm comfortable at the end of the day that everyone is safe, and I don't feel like I've made a mistake even if I dont get a...

  21. Is it just my facility, or are nurses really this backbitting?

    NurseSuzann replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't understand why nurses do this, but sometimes I think it is because they are afraid if they don't, they will get into trouble as well. I will take this to heart though. Everyone makes mistakes,...

  22. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me too, hopefully we can get better. Its just when you think the problem is all with you and you keep beating yourself up....thats the tough part....I guess we nurses cannot possibly control...

  23. Can a shy student become an effective nurse?

    NurseSuzann replied to sunshine5889's topic in General Students

    Absolutely, if you're only shy, you will learn that once you know you have to do something and care about your patient that will all go away, because your priorities will change. If you have major...

  24. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not going to have to quit, because honestly I can't afford it, but I do not know how I can stay if I am fighting a loosing battle on my own. However I found an old nurse who works there who...

  25. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    NurseSuzann replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Ladies and gents..... I thank you for your advice so much. I feel I can't take LTC as a new graduate because I am feeling so alone....I had to deal with one of the asssistants though I was as...